N978MB - 2015 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

N978MB is a 2015 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Rogue Aviation LLC in Newport Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N978MB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA272 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N978MB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N978MB was last updated on June 13, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-66, a revolutionary five-seat turbine helicopter, transformed the light turbine helicopter market by offering unprecedented affordability and reliability in its class. First flown on November 7, 2007, it features a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine producing 300 shaft horsepower, accommodating one pilot plus four passengers with a separate cargo compartment. With a main rotor diameter of 10.06 meters and fuselage length of 4.87 meters, the R-66 challenged established competitors and effectively replaced aging models like the Bell JetRanger. The aircraft is manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California. AviatorDB tracks 425 Robinson Helicopter Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R66.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N978MB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.